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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
I was especially impressed with David Morse’s laconic portrayal of George Washington, though.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
On all three counts – their portrayal of Obama as a celebrity, outrage at his purported use of race and his flat – footedness and confusion on how to respond to Palin – McCain aides saw weakness and indecision.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Reprising their roles from Morgan’s stageplay are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen, who fully inhabited the part of Frost onstage in London and New York.? : Screens: Click to enlarge screens!
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
On all three counts? their portrayal of Obama as a celebrity, outrage at his purported use of race and his flat – footedness and confusion on how to respond to Palin?
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In Wikipedia:
The video drew controversy for its portrayal of Ronald Reagan as being physically and cognitively inept.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Reprising their roles from Morgan’s stageplay are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen, who fully inhabited the part of Frost onstage in London and New York.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Paul Gianatti did a powerful portrayal of John Adams, the first man to win and lose contested elections for President.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
John McCain has no moral ground to stand on after his despicable portrayal of Barack Obama in his current ad titled “The One’ ’.
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In Wikipedia:
Brian Keith’s portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt was widely acclaimed by viewers and is often considered (along with Edward Herrmann’s performance as Franklin Delano Roosevelt in “Eleanor and Franklin”) as being among the best portrayals of an American President.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Reprising their roles from Morgan’s stageplay are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen, who fully inhabited the part of Frost onstage in London and New York.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
As The Onion reports: Portrayal Of Obama As Elitist Hailed As Step Forward For African Americans
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
.. Obama Promises To Stop America’s Shitty Jobs From Going Overseas.. Portrayal Of Obama As Elitist Hailed As Step Forward For African Americans.. McCain V…
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
On all three counts? their portrayal of Obama as a celebrity, outrage at his purported use of race and his flat – footedness and confusion on how to respond to Palin?
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
On all three counts? their portrayal of Obama as a celebrity, outrage at his purported use of race and his flat – footedness and confusion on how to respond to Palin?
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
The Broadway play Frost / Nixon won Frank Langella a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and he is reprising that role for Ron Howard’s film version, as is Michael Sheen returning to play Frost.
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In Wikipedia:
Hopkins’ exaggerated portrayal of Nixon is the linchpin of a film that in its conception and presentation consistently veers into camp”.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Reprising their roles from Morgan’s stageplay are Frank Langella, who won a Tony for his portrayal of Nixon, and Michael Sheen, who fully inhabited the part of Frost onstage in London and New York.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Portrayal Of Obama As Elitist Hailed As Step Forward For African Americans
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In Wikipedia:
J Nathan Bazzel is an American actor, known particularly for his portrayal of Thomas Jefferson.
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